YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Wildflower Center’s youth classes and programs are great for kids that love to learn about nature and the outdoors. Our environmental education programs range from formal classes to summer camps and informal weekly “nature play” programs.
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Camp Wildflower: Soil, It’s Alive!
Campers get their hands dirty learning what soil is made of and what lives in it! Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot of room to grow, and the Center is the perfect place for getting in touch with nature and learning through discovery. Read more about Camp Wildflower and other sessions.…
Find out more »Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »Nature Nights: Water
Nature Nights are free, fun explorations of native plants, animals and Central Texas ecology.
Find out more »Nature Play Hour
Native plants are important and fascinating at any age! Join a nature-play guide for a fun, plant-themed activity.
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: The Aquatic World
Campers learn about and how to conserve and protect water, a vital resource for all living things!
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Pollinators to the Rescue
From invasive species to beneficial insects, campers learn that some organisms help each other while others can hurt their surrounding environments.
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Nature Trackers
Campers become detectives this week as they investigate the natural world using microscopes, nets and all the senses to interpret clues left by plants and animals!
Find out more »Camp Wildflower: Have to Have a Habitat
Who lives here? Campers will trek through the gardens to discover firsthand what makes for a successful habitat. Camp Wildflower runs in weekly sessions from June 4 - July 27. Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts.We know young minds need a lot of room to grow, and the Center is the perfect place for getting in touch with nature and learning through discovery. Read more about Camp Wildflower and…
Find out more »Lady Bird Day
In July, we honor our founder and "Environmental First Lady" Lady Bird Johnson. Enjoy free admission, special exhibits and activities for all ages.
Find out more »Field Trips
The Wildflower Center is perfect for class and youth group field trips
Guided Tours
Guided tours are an ideal way to get the most of a Wildflower Center experience
OUR MISSION
Inspiring the conservation of native plants